GRE Word List
ELLIPTICAL
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |